LANGUAGE ARTS COMPONENT
The purpose of language arts is communication.
Our language arts goal is for all students to develop as communicators and as effective interpreters of text. We see reading and writing as a powerful symbiotic relationship. We focus on reading and comprehending a variety of materials within the different genres and on purposeful and authentic writing across the curriculum. Focus on listening and speaking skills and access to various technologies assist students in expressing themselves. Elements of the component include, but are not limited to:
Our language arts goal is for all students to develop as communicators and as effective interpreters of text. We see reading and writing as a powerful symbiotic relationship. We focus on reading and comprehending a variety of materials within the different genres and on purposeful and authentic writing across the curriculum. Focus on listening and speaking skills and access to various technologies assist students in expressing themselves. Elements of the component include, but are not limited to:
- Writing across the curriculum is visible on campus and in classrooms
- Newspapers, magazines, and the Internet are used to support student reading interests
- Celebrations often feature speeches and poetry
- 6+1 Traits of Writing is used as a vehicle to promote rigorous writing and a common language of instruction
- Portfolios and Personal Thesauruses follow students from grade-level to grade-level
- Our students have opportunities to participate in: The Student-led Newspaper Team, Young Storytellers, the Spirit Series, Video in the Classroom projects
Our world is rapidly changing. Technological advances permeate all aspects of life. There are estimates that the amount of knowledge doubles every five years. Jobs are becoming more and more team-based and high-tech. This is the reality our students were born into. We believe that our students need more than the conventional three Rs. We work with the specific intent to prepare our students to be active members in a global society. They are taught to express themselves and to listen as others do the same. Their needs are met through more than pencil and paper. Technologies such as PowerPoint and skills such as Visual Art and Oratory are taught specifically to enhance modes of expression.
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